Featuring two works for orchestra. The text of Cantata for the Children of Terezin, uses poems written by children incarcerated at the Terezin concentration camp during the WW II. By shining a light on the thoughts of children in the camps, the composer hopes to bring about global awareness of these atrocities committed in the hope that these acts will never happen again. Likewise, Aceldama highlights horrors of the 21st century, serving as a meditation on human suffering occurring on such a large scale where its enormity is incomprehensible.

American Record Guide, November/December 2012The orchestra is capable if not exceptional - the violinist in 'A Little Song without Words' is very weak, and 'Someday' gets sloppy toward the end (and there's a little distortion). The choir either sounds idiomatic or cartoonish singing English - nothing in between; one poem is recited by an unnamed child who seems to be a native speaker. The soprano has a clear, bright voice; the Met won't be calling her soon, but her younger-sounding tone fits the music. Texts and brief notes in English; sound is fine.